South Korean veteran frustrated at two-year lay-off as ONE 173 looms, asking: ‘Am I too old to fight now?’

Ham Seo-hee has thrown down the gauntlet to ONE atomweight MMA champion Denice Zamboanga, insisting the Filipina must beat her to be considered the true champion.

The 38-year-old South Korean has not fought since her loss to Stamp Fairtex for the vacant title in September 2022.

Stamp was forced to vacate the belt this year through injury, with Zamboanga elevated from interim to full champion – despite losing twice to Ham.

“Until she beats me, she will never be considered the real champion – that’s my personal opinion,” Ham told the Post.